Borra Guruvaraprasad

About Borra Guruvaraprasad

I am a Robotics & AI Engineer passionate about building intelligent autonomous systems that connect perception, control, and decision-making. With hands-on experience in ROS2, computer vision, SLAM, and embedded AI, I specialize in taking projects from simulation to real-world deployment.Highlights:Developed ROS2 multi-robot SLAM pipelines with Gazebo & RViz2 for decentralized exploration.Designed vision-based obstacle avoidance for drones using YOLO + DeepOCSORT, improving real-time detection and navigation.Integrated AI models on embedded platforms (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi) for efficient perception pipelines.Published research on Explainable AI (XAI) for prediction models (Applied Intelligence, Springer, under review).Technical Focus: Computer Vision • Perception Pipelines • Sensor Fusion • Motion Planning • Embedded AI • Robotics Systems IntegrationI thrive in fast-paced R&D environments and love collaborating across hardware, software, and AI teams to transform ideas into deployable robotics solutions.

Experience

1. Production Associate

   Matic Robots

   Nov 2025 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

   Bridging the gap between Robotics Theory and Production Reality. Joined the manufacturing team during a critical scaling phase to support the Q4 target of autonomous units. Responsible for end-to-end electro-mechanical integration, quality control, camera calibration, and data-driven root-cause analysis.Key Engineering Contributions• Production Scaling:Executing full-stack assembly of Level-5 autonomous robots, achieving 100% build accuracy in high-velocity production cycles.• Vision Systems & Calibration:Specialized in the assembly and rework of the Crown perception unit. Performed camera calibration, PCB replacements, lens alignment, and sensor validation to ensure precise V-SLAM, mapping quality, and obstacle detection reliability.• Root Cause Analysis & Debugging:Utilizing Linux/CLI tools to diagnose sensor-fusion failures, daemon errors, and perception-related issues. Analyzed electro-mechanical data (e.g, motor current variances) to identify belt tension, EMI, and assembly anomalies for the engineering team.• Critical Rework & DFM:Executed precision rework and implemented EMI-shielding techniques (copper tape grounding) on actuators to ensure signal integrity for vibration-sensitive electronics.• Quality Control (IQC/OQC):Acted as the final gatekeeper for inbound and outbound QC. Managed Airflow, Noise, and functional testing stations to ensure zero defects before shipment.• Process & Workflow Improvement:Optimized manual logistics workflows to increase team throughput. Trained new associates on Solvent Tank QC and standardized procedures across multiple stations.

Education

• Vel Tech Technical University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering

• Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET)

  Diploma of Education, Diploma in Plastic Technology

• Columbus State University

  Master of Science - MS, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering